New Horizon Centres (NHCs) ADA’s New Horizon Centres (NHCs) are dementia daycare centres providing services, support and respite to persons with dementia and their caregivers. They enable caregivers to pursue their livelihoods while being assured that their loved ones are well cared for. Our four NHCs emphasise the personcentred care (PCC) approach in dementia care, where each client is valued as a unique individual with varied interests and talents. The Centres also ensure that the dignity of our clients is maintained despite their medical condition. An individualised care plan is formulated based on the physical, cognitive and social functioning of each client. Some activities organised at the NHCs include: • • • • • •
Cognitively-stimulating interactive games Reminiscence and art therapy Group exercises Music and sing-along sessions Occupational therapy Excursions and festive celebrations
The Centres also received donations-in-kind from individual and corporate donors, from food products and groceries to art and recreational materials. Individuals contributed their time by volunteering at the Centres as befrienders to the clients and assisting with art therapy sessions, among other activities. Several staff from the NHCs also attended training programmes including basic first aid, CPR and AED, and workshops focusing on providing care to persons with dementia.
NHC Services At A Glance Total number of referrals received
162
Total number of admissions to NHCs
117
Total number of clients on the muster list
312
Main sources of referrals include
AIC, NUH, TTSH, SGH, NTFGH, CGH, KTPH, IMH, SACH, NNI, Ren Ci Hospital, St Luke’s Hospital, NHG Polyclinics Community Involvement Programme
Hwa Chong Institution Corporate Social Responsibility
Edrington Singapore, IBN A*STAR, Eisai, Iseaco, Citibank (81 staff in total) Activities include
Hairdressing, live band performances, exercise sessions, befriending
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17